Stay in Authentic, Inspired Style at Rosas & Xocolate


Updated 04/12/11 9:08 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Rosas & Xocolate Hotel in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

Mérida is one of Mexico's great cities, offering a vibrant art scene and delicious Yucatan cuisine. This creative flair is easy to spot at Rosas & Xocolate, a boutique hotel and spa, on the city's historic avenue Paseo de Montejo. A member of Design Hotels, the space is inspired by roses, chocolate, and beautiful interiors. One look at this stunning hotel, and we're betting you'll put Read more

Color Theory: Down With Brown


Updated 11/24/09 12:51 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Color Theory: Down With Brown

Since this week is an extended holiday weekend, I thought it would be nice to celebrate the holiday by focusing on colors of the harvest. Today, as part of my series of Color Theory posts, we're going to look at welcoming, sensual brown. Read more

Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2012


Updated 02/13/12 7:03 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Tommy Hilfiger Runway Fall 2012

Tommy Hilfiger set the mood for his collection this evening at the Park Avenue Armory creating an Autumnal park paradise complete with wooden benches, pretty Fall trees, The Beatles playing in the backdrop, and even gravel to sink our booties into. As expected, the designer showcased his classic American style, but this time, interjected a completely modern spin to his mix via silk cable-knit Read more

The Surprisingly Easy Way to Dress Up Your Ponytail


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Tibi Fall 2012 Beauty Look

When you get Aveda stylist Kevin Ryan in a room, it's always a fun-filled time. And the feel backstage at Tibi reflected that playful mood. Stylists were abuzz creating low-slung ponytails that captured "a cool, independent girl having a 5 p.m. moment," as Ryan put it. Who ever said fashion had to be so serious? See how it all went down behind the scenes now, and learn how you can get a Read more

Altuzarra Fall 2012


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Altuzarra Runway Fall 2012

Just when we thought we couldn't swoon any more over Joseph Altuzarra's creations, the designer sent us on a dizzying trip around the world via brightly hued Moroccan-chic knitwear, chunky fringe, plush shearling, and quirky coin embellishments. From 1940s Parisian silhouettes to ultra-tailored naval coats and equestrian-inspired jodhpurs, to the whimsical markings of a visit to a Marrakesh Read more

Jen Kao Fall 2012


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Jen Kao Runway Fall 2012

The East and West collided together at Jen Kao's Fall showing, resulting in an unapologetic mashup of sexy fringe, baseball caps, and ombré lace dresses. While it might sound a little disjointed, Kao managed to pull it all together creating a carefree attitude with her mixed bag of offerings. Printed floral dresses were decorated with fringe, pleated leather and silk maxi dresses were styled Read more

Rag & Bone Fall 2012


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Rag and Bone Runway Fall 2012

Rag & Bone's Fall runway show took place on a chilly evening at Pier 57, but everyone seemed to forget the brisk draft once David Neville and Marcus Wainwright started the show. "Think about a country house and all the things you might find in it," said Wainwright when describing the collection. Layering was key in the duo's vision; ikat printed dresses, wool jodhpurs, tapestry floral Read more

Nicole Miller Fall 2012


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Nicole Miller Fall 2012

Topping her graphic prints, fringe-trimmed dresses, and flares with floppy hats, Nicole Miller zeroed in on '70s boho-glam for Fall 2012. There was barely a look that didn't hit the runway with a hat to top it all off, adding to the drama and unifying every style with a nod to that confident '70s woman. But it's not just a single trend of the decade we see — Miller's collection offers a taste Read more

Yigal Azrouël Fall 2012


Updated 02/10/12 6:34 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yigal Azrouel 2012 Fall

Yigal Azrouël designed his Fall '12 collection for a woman who is "fearless in her outlook and quiet in her confidence." Drawing from the spirit of Françoise Hardy, Yigal sent sophisticated, ladylike looks with an exotic twist down the runway. To put it simply, it was a luxurious mélange of plush raccoon-fur cossacks, long cashmere coats with leather-trimmed pockets, pebble-printed silk Read more